Madonna's new album cover, right, and Gabrielle Murphy's 2014 album cover

Much of the success can be attribute to being one of the 12 artists from Wales to have benefited from the first year of the Horizons scheme – a programme designed to promote the interests of Welsh music makers – launched by BBC Cymru Wales and the Welsh Arts Council.

“The BBC Horizons journey has been awesome for me,” she said.

“I’ve been able to perform my music to so many different people in so many different corners of Wales. I’ve had so much support and been provided with so many great opportunities.

“My debut single, Lockdown, was released and then played on Radio Wales and Radio One and received such warm feedback, which I was very proud of.

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"So much has happened in a very short period of time. It begun by performing on the Young Promoters Network stage at the Swn Festival 18 months ago and a few months later I was selected as one of the BBC Horizons 12.

"As my year as a Horizons artist drew to an end I was fortunate to be signed by Adrian Sykes and Greg Castell of Decisive Management.

Horizons has certainly opened many doors and provided me with opportunities I may otherwise never have had. I've been able to perform my music to many different people in so many different corners of Wales.

"The support I have received has been second to none. Bethan Elfyn and Adam Walton at BBC Wales, Huw Stephens, John Rostron and last, but not least, Spike Griffiths who has had the demanding job of managing and taking care of me to date. I also already have some loyal fans who continue to encourage and support me."

The singer – who mixes soul, R ’n’ B and electro pop – released her debut EP Lockdown last year and is writing new material with various songwriters in London.

"While I am sad that my time with Horizons has ended I am excited to move onto the next chapter in my career and I can't wait to record and share my new material," she added. "I'd like to give a huge thank you to BBC Wales and The Arts Council for Wales and to wish this year's Horizons artists all the very best."